Monday, May 30, 2011

Just got back from the Wintergreen show and had a great time, sold a ton of paintings! Here is one that I did when we were at Highland County. Hasn't been framed yet, but will be. 8" x 8" oil on MDF board, $110.

Friday, May 27, 2011

I am all packed up to go show up at the Arts & Craft Show at Wintergreen for Saturday and Sunday, happy Memorial Day weekend to all! Here is a simple & small painting that I am taking up. I have more to post soon. 8" x 8" oil on canvas, framed, $110. SOLDthanks Doug!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

This is also for my show coming up for the month of June, Panoramic's of the Piedmont. Painted on site from my friend Gladys deck, looking out at this fabulous view this past Spring. I live walking distance, about a half a mile away. The low hillside is also all in peach trees, and the large mountain to the left is Buck's Elbow. I am very lucky to be a neighbor of all this! 12" x 48", oil on canvas, framed, $600.

Monday, May 23, 2011

My husband and I went to Highland County for the night on Friday, and I got to paint several small paintings. On Saturday morning, I painted on Laurel Fork Road as it is climbing the hill. This is the biggest of the paintings, 12" x 24" oil on canvas, framed $285. Will be at my show at the Gallery @ 5th & Water for the month of June. SOLD

Sunday, May 15, 2011

I had forgotten to post this, which our painting group went out last summer and painted in Greenwood, on Rose Hill Farm. This pink house is a fun spot on a road that is lined with stone walls.
8" x 10" oil on canvas, framed, $145.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Eileen and I went to Veritas Vineyards last week and painted under a big maple tree. I didn't put in the buildings that are to the left of this painting so want to go back and do a different shape painting.
20" x 20" oil on canvas, framed, $400. SOLD

Friday, May 13, 2011

This was painted on sight once with my friend Virgina, and then two days later. It's a big farm and a BIG mountain. It still needs a bit of work but it is close . . . not the best photo so will re-post once I finish it. I have been painting a ton but just haven't been able to post them, will do so soon. I have a show coming up at The Gallery @ Fifth & Water for the month of June. Plus a show Memorial Day weekend up at Wintergreen. A big push to get ready :-)
24" x 48" $950. SOLD

Friday, May 6, 2011

Eileen and I painted this area the other day. This is on a horse farm but we needed shade, so we stood under some big trees. Even though no horses where around, we loved this old fence opening. 8" x 8" framed, oil on canvas, $110. SOLD

Thursday, May 5, 2011

This is where Nancy and I painted early Saturday morning in Greenwood. Leslie is also a painter but not landscapes, check out her site, http://leslidevitopaintings.blogspot.com/. I LOVE painting the older homes around this area. 9" x 12" oil on canvas, framedSOLD

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Here is what Virginia and I painted the other day while she was here visiting from northern Alberta. This location is so easy to get to and plenty of parking at the community center PLUS of course the VIEW! This is 12" x 24" framed oil on canvas, $225. SOLD

Monday, May 2, 2011

Here is a small study of Jarman's Gap from King Family Vineyards that Eileen, Virginia and I painted last week. I have another one that I will post tomorrow from that day. I HAVE been painting but just not posting . . . so, I will start to do that, I promise!
7" x 10" oil on MDF board, framed, $110. SOLD

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Meg West went to Philadelphia College of Art, majored in Graphic Design, and minored in Painting. After working for several years as a graphic designer, in 2000, she started painting again full time.
West paints as a localist, focusing her painting in Albemarle and surrounding
Counties, as well as Skyline Drive and The Blue Ridge Parkway.
Meg paints every day and enjoys the rhythm and momentum that comes with a steady flow of painting. The act of painting is what is important-enjoying the feeling of being connected to the environment, herself and the painting.